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USA played a controlled first set, Lloy Ball made impressive sets, making it easy for his hitters to place their shots on undefended areas of the Japanese court.

The USA's block proved superior. David Lee blocked Kota Yamamura to finish the first set.

William Riddy and Clayton Stanley attacked well in the wings.

Takahiro Yamamoto was shutdown by the USA and he was replaced by Kunihiro Shimizu.

Riley Salmon played solidly on the attack and block, he finished off the set with a block on an attack by Daisuke Usami.

Left-handed hitter Shimizu hit well for the Japanese on the right side..

As Japan tried to fight back and tie the match, USA applied the tight block on Shimizu to pull away.

Sean Rooney and Gabriel Gardner added more points to the already strong USA offence.

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